We have our own Labyrinth for use in church. It is a path (like the picture above) drawn on a large sheet of canvas fabric, that we lay out on the floor, and so people can walk along the path, and use as an aid to prayer.

﻿What is a Labyrinth?﻿

A labyrinth is a sacred space where we can spend time with God, focusing on our life and journey with Him.Unlike a maze, it is impossible to get lost in a labyrinth. There is one single path to walk, one way in and one way out. This means we can enjoy the journey simply for what it is, without the distraction of making decisions about which path to take. In following the single path that leads to the centre and back out into the world, this physical journey reflects an inner, spiritual journey we make. The twists and turns of the path echo those we take in our everyday lives: the route is winding but always leads onwards.There are no set ’results’ or ’responses’ to expect from walking a labyrinth: it is your journey which you make, allowing time and space to pray, reflect, and seek God’s presence with you, on that journey.Taking off our shoes to walk the labyrinth adds to the experience: it connects us with the labyrinth and the earth, and helps it become for us a holy and sacred place.

Walking the Labyrinth...

There are many reasons for walking a labyrinth. Often people find it way to enter into prayer; to be quiet and bring any worries or concerns to God; or give thanks for something special that has happened.

Before you BeginTo help focus your mind beforestarting the walk, you may wish to say (aloud or in your mind)why you are walking the labyrinth -e.g. “I am a pilgrim seeking…”or “I wish to think about …”

Entering the LabyrinthAs you walk towards the centre, you can bring your thoughts and concerns to God. You may wish to think of things to be thankful for, or things to pray for, as you make each turn towards the centre. You may have a particular bible verse, prayer, or passage of scripture you wish to meditate on.Be aware of God’s presence with you as you walk, and take your time - the ‘goal’ is allowing a quiet space to simply ‘be’ with God.

At the CentreThis is a place for reflection and being still with God after letting go of your concerns on the inward journey.Sadness, joys, prayers, and decisions can all be left here before you begin your journey back.Take as long as you need to pause.

Your Return JourneyOn your path back out into the world, take with you what you have learned on your journey. Know that God’s presence and love is with you as you leave the labyrinth and on all the paths you take.A labyrinth enables us to be aware of God with us as we journey to the centre, and then take this awareness of his presence back into the journey of our everyday life.The important feature of this is not the destination, but what we learn on the journey itself.

Travelling on life’s journey… prayers for any time

Almighty God,give us wisdom to perceive you,intelligence to understand you,diligence to seek you,patience to wait for you,vision to behold you,a heart to meditate upon you,a life to proclaim you,through Jesus Christ our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lord, be with us to guide us,with us to strengthen us,around us to protect us,above us to raise us,below to uphold us,before us to lead us,behind us to guard us,ever with us, this day and always. Amen.

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